# Visiting Lehigh Valley with toddlers and little kids: the plan

> Allentown has the zoo and the Da Vinci Science Center, Easton has Crayola Experience, and Bethlehem’s historic district sits between them. Each town is about 20 minutes from the next.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- One- and two-day plans with a nap in the middle
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## Top 2 can’t-miss spots

- **Lehigh Valley Zoo** (Schnecksville, 5150 Game Preserve Rd.): Open daily 10 to 4. Cost: $14 kids, $18 adults. Site: https://www.lvzoo.org/visit-the-zoo/
- **Crayola Experience Easton** (Downtown Easton, 30 Centre Square): Opens daily at 10. Site: https://www.crayolaexperience.com/easton/plan-your-visit/general-info

## If you have one day

1. **MORNING**: Lehigh Valley Zoo (Open daily 10 to 4 · Schnecksville, 5150 Game Preserve Rd. · $14 kids, $18 adults). https://www.lvzoo.org/visit-the-zoo/
2. **Nap**: Back to the hotel for nap. If your little one sleeps best in the car, take a loop.
3. **AFTER NAP**: Da Vinci Science Center at PPL Pavilion (Downtown Allentown · Downtown Allentown, 815 W. Hamilton St. · $24 adults). https://www.davincisciencecenter.org/visitor-info/

## If you have two days

Day 1 is the one-day plan above. Day 2:

1. **MORNING**: Crayola Experience Easton (Opens at 10 daily · Downtown Easton, 30 Centre Square). https://www.crayolaexperience.com/easton/plan-your-visit/general-info
2. **Nap**: Back to the hotel for nap. If your little one sleeps best in the car, take a loop.
3. **AFTER NAP**: Lehigh Valley Zoo (Open until 4 · Schnecksville, 5150 Game Preserve Rd. · $14 kids, $18 adults). https://www.lvzoo.org/visit-the-zoo/

## Where to stay

- **Bethlehem** (be): Central, with the historic district and Christkindlmarkt in season. Near Da Vinci Science Center at PPL Pavilion.
- **Downtown Easton** (ea): Walk to Crayola Experience and the Public Market. Near Crayola Experience Easton.

## Rainy-day backup plan

- **Da Vinci Science Center at PPL Pavilion**: All indoors.
- **Crayola Experience Easton**: All indoors.

## Practical tips

- Driving: You’ll want a car. Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton are each about 20 minutes apart.
- Holidays: Bethlehem gets busy on December weekends, so go early.


## Happening this week

- **Witches & Wizards Weekends** (10am–5pm) at Da Vinci Science Center at PPL Pavilion. Included with admission. https://littlesweekly.com/lehigh-valley/#e-witches_wizards_weekends
- **Yap on the Lap** (Fri 10–10:30am) at Easton Area Public Library, Main Library. Free. https://littlesweekly.com/lehigh-valley/#e-yap_on_the_lap
- **Free Play Friday** (Fri 10:30–11am) at Easton Area Public Library, Main Library. Free. https://littlesweekly.com/lehigh-valley/#e-free_play_friday

Full list with every outing: https://littlesweekly.com/lehigh-valley/index.md

## Holiday pages

- [Santa in Lehigh Valley: breakfast with Santa, photos and Santa trains (2026)](https://littlesweekly.com/lehigh-valley/santa/index.md)
- [Christmas lights in Lehigh Valley for little kids (2026)](https://littlesweekly.com/lehigh-valley/christmas-lights/index.md)

## About this list
- Published by Littles Weekly (https://littlesweekly.com/). Free weekly lists for kids ages 0–6, city by city.
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## FAQ

### Is Lehigh Valley kid-friendly?
For a family with kids under 6, yes. Our Lehigh Valley guide lists 5 places we checked for little kids, plus 2 free places and 2 picks for babies and toddlers. This page adds free storytimes at 2 library systems. This week’s list has 5 dated outings for ages 0–6. See [free things to do in Lehigh Valley](https://littlesweekly.com/lehigh-valley/guide/#free) and [this weekend’s list](https://littlesweekly.com/lehigh-valley/).

### Where should we stay with a toddler?
Bethlehem sits in the middle, about 20 minutes from both the zoo and Easton.

### What if it rains?
Try Crayola Experience or the Da Vinci Science Center.